The search goes on for Hampshire’s Calor Village of the Year 2008. The Best Community competition was launched in January and entry packs have been sent to the county’s villages upon request, with the chance of sharing £900 in prizes.
All parish clerks have been notified, and any village organisation can coordinate the easy entry into the competition on behalf of the residents.
Hampshire County Organiser, Steven Lugg said: “This competition is not about hanging baskets, it is about villages working to improve quality of life. This year prize money has been increased overall, and there is a new prize for communities re-entering, with the aim of villages improving facilities and activities by yearly cycles of looking and improving what happens in ‘their place’, and understanding gaps in assistance for residents."
Find out more about the Calor Village of the Year competition where you can download the application forms and find out about last year's winners.
Youth Council for Winchester District becomes a reality
Young people in the Winchester District are set to get a bigger say in local affairs due to the development of a new Community Youth Council.
Following a hugely successful youth democracy event at St Mary's Stadium last year and further training sessions, schools across the district have elected representatives to form the Youth Council. The first meeting of the new Council was hosted by the Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Chris Pines, in Abbey House on Monday 10th March.
The aim of the Youth Council is to give young people a say in local decision making, increase their understanding of local and national political processes, and improve their confidence and communications skills.
Find out more about the Youth Council
Computers for Rural People
High quality, fully-refurbished, ex-government computer equipment is available at very competitive prices to anybody working in, with or for rural communities.
The not-for-profit scheme asks for a donation of £30 per sale that includes VAT, warranty, software and delivery.
Visit the Arthur Rank Centre for more details.
Business Opportunities - FREE
Following the success of the Meet the Buyer event at the Rose Bowl earlier this month, the South Hampshire Meet the Buyers partnership is offering local businesses places on two procurement seminars.
The first looks at public sector procurement, and how local businesses can sell to councils, emergency services and other public bodies. The second focuses on the tiered procurement system of BAA at Southampton Airport.
Event 1 - Understanding Public Procurement, 15th April, 3pm-5pm, The Hilton, Portsmouth.
Event 2 - Understanding Airport Procurement, 15th May, 3pm-5pm, Marwell Hotel, near Winchester.
If you know of a business who might want more information, or to book a FREE place, just contact Shamaine Watson at Business to Business Ltd on 020 7700 0061 or email shamaine@btob.co.uk
Open Space Presentation - Reminder
A presentation has been arranged for City Councillors, Parish Councillors, and Sports Clubs on Tuesday 1st April at 7pm in the Walton Room of the Guildhall, in Winchester.
It will include an explanation of what information is available as part of the Open Space, Sports and Recreation Study, and how it can be accessed and used. The City Council's Consultants, Inspace, will be present.
The recommendations will be used in the preparation of the City Council's Core Strategy and will form the first major document in the Local Development Framework.
Invitations were sent out at the beginning of March but there are still spaces available for any interested parties.
Please contact Rachel Hurd on rhurd@winchester.gov.uk to register your interest.
Nationwide Community & Heritage Awards
Throughout the United Kingdom, there are thousands of people – individuals and groups, who give their time and energy to improve the life of members of the community.
The support they give to charities and community groups is invaluable, but to give some idea of the scale of volunteering in the UK, the Government has estimated that the value of voluntary endeavour to the UK economy is around £24 billion.
Nationwide, in partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund, is asking you to nominate someone who you believe deserves an award. The deadline is April 28th 2008.
For more details go to the Nationwide website
**This will be the last edition of Parish Connect until after the May elections. If you have any items that you would like to include please contact communications@winchester.gov.uk
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